Development Manager, BESS East Region

LocationChicago, IL
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

RWE Clean Energy, LLC To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent Functional area:

Project Development

Remuneration:

Exempt

The

Development Manager, BESS

will be fully responsible for leading U.S.-based BESS projects in the Eastern Region through all development phases. He or she will work closely with each of the three pillars of Utility-Scale Development, East (Project Development, Business Development, and Land Acquisition). The individual will assess the viability of project feasibility, secure land control, coordinate applications for interconnection, and enable environmental, permitting, and transmission reviews. The primary objective of the position is to deliver high-quality BESS projects are holistically de-risked pre-NTP. The Development Manager, BESS will lead all aspects of his or her project portfolio, both externally and internally. Externally, you will build relationships with landowners, community members, regulators, and local government officials to gain project support.

Role Responsibilities:

Develop BESS origination strategies in the East Region in coordination with the Business Development team that result in differentiated projects with high barriers to entry
Liaise closely with the Land Acquisition team to secure site control agreements
Support the Vice President, Utility-Scale Development, East in crafting and executing a regional BESS strategy
Assess acquisition opportunities through in-depth diligence
Oversee various permitting and environmental studies and manage outside consultants to meet project budget and schedule
Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including federal, state and local officials, fire departments, project landowners, and surrounding community members
Facilitate the engagement of internal transmission, procurement, project execution, legal, accounting, and finance teams
Develop control and influence over the costs, terms, and schedules of key project milestone


Job Requirements and Experiences:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field
Strong interest in renewable energy and sustainability
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Minimum 5 years of experience in the renewable energy sector with at least 2-3 years in BESS development
Familiarity with key markets with emphasis on NYISO and PJM
Knowledge of BESS technologies and industry trends
Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, GIS)
Basic understanding of regulatory frameworks and permitting processes
Flexibility to travel up to 50% of time

Pay range:

The annual base salary range for this position in New York is $132,000 - $197,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry – and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years’ experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group’s Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges – and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.

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